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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 195.84 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 195.84 and 121.23 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 195.84 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/195.84 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 195.84 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 23,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,741.68/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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